Dona Paula is 7 km from Panaji near the rocky
point between the Mandovi and the Zuari is Dona Paula, a secluded bay with a
fine view of the Marmagao harbour. This is an idyllic spot to relax and
sunbathe. Water scootering facilities available. On the northern banks of the
River Zuari, a little away to tie south east of Cabo, lies a large escarpment
with a bay and two small beaches which in the olden days was part of Oddavel. At
the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian sea is the Dona
Paula bay. Named after Dona Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers
Paradise due to a myth which has been attached to this place. At the place where
two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian sea is the Dona Paula bay. Named
after Dona Paula de Menezes, this place is called the Lovers Paradise due to a
myth which has been attached to this place.

History
Dona Paula takes its name from a viceroy's daughter who threw herself off the
cliff, when refused permission to marry a local fisherman. Located 9kms south
west of Goa's capital, Panaji. Dona Paula divides the Zuari and Mandovi
estuaries and provides pleasant views of Marmagao, the port city of Goa. Due to
its proximity to the capital Panaji, Dona Paula is a popular stop for the sight
seeing tours. This has lead to mushrooming of hotels in and around Dona Paula.
There are boating facilities for those who dare to venture in the waters. The
official residence of the Governor of Goa, Known as Cabo Raj Bhavan is situated
on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula. Along the road leading to this place lies
the ruins of the small military cemetery the British built at their brief
occupation of the Cabo, to deter the French from invading Goa

Best Time to
Visit

As of its pleasant climate, Dona
Paula can be visited at any time of the year. However, tourists should
beware the heavy rainfall between June and October. The best time of the
year to visit this area is betweenSeptember and March.